World premiere recordings of American Trombone Quartets. Exceptional performances!

This debut recording of the Stentorian Quartet reveals how popular the trombone has become as an ensemble instrument. Their exceptional playing of works by some of America's most important composers (including three Pulitzer Prize winners) has created an indispensable disc for fans and performers of brass music. Members of the Stentorian Consort include David Begnoche, Barney McCollum, Brent Phillips, and Jonathan Whitaker.

Contents:

Eric Ewazen, composerMyths & LegendsStentorian Consort

Leslie Bassett, composerQuartetStentorian Consort

Charles Wuorinen, composerConsort of Four TrombonesStentorian Consort

Fisher Tull, composerQuartetStentorian Consort

John La Montaine, composerQuartetStentorian Consort

Phillip Schroeder, composerFor JimStentorian Consort

Phil Snedecor, composerToccataStentorian Consort

Review:

"[Stentorian Consort's] members... have first-rate tone qualities and technical skills, and they blend beautifully and play expressively." (American Record Guide)

"If you are looking to find an ensemble to get excited about as well as hear some great repertoire available to the trombone quartet you will want to own this impressive recording." (International Trombone Association Journal)